Description
Creamy one pot French onion pasta merges classic French flavors with comforting pasta perfection. Rich caramelized onions and melted cheese create a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese
Cooking Fats and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, introducing sliced onions and caramelize for 20-25 minutes with occasional stirring until deep golden brown.
- Sprinkle sugar over onions and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to enhance sweetness and color.
- Incorporate minced garlic and thyme, stirring rapidly until aromatic and fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Stream vegetable broth and water into the pot, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil before introducing pasta.
- Reduce temperature to medium-low, allowing the mixture to simmer gently while stirring periodically, ensuring pasta reaches al dente texture and liquid transforms into a luxurious, creamy consistency (12-15 minutes).
- Fold mozzarella and parmesan cheese into the pasta, stirring until completely melted and uniformly integrated.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to personal preference, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch and serve piping hot directly from the pot.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly over medium heat to develop deep, rich flavor without burning, creating a sweet and complex base for the pasta.
- Use a wide, heavy-bottomed pot to ensure even heat distribution and prevent sticking during the long caramelization process.
- Select low-moisture mozzarella for a smoother cheese melt and better sauce consistency, preventing stringy or grainy texture.
- Adjust liquid quantities if using different pasta shapes to maintain perfect sauce-to-pasta ratio and creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg